Progressing to pointe is one of the most exciting things to look forward to as a ballet dancer. However, safely achieving this milestone...

Understanding Hip Impingement in Dancers Hip impingement, or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a condition where extra bone growth on the femoral head or acetabulum creates abnormal contact between the hip joint structures, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility (Ganz et al., 2003). In dancers, this condition is particularly problematic because hip mobility is crucial for turnout, alignment, extensions, and overall performance. Two Sides of Hip Impingement: Str

Why I Created the Safer, Stronger Dancers & Instructors™ Summer Intensive As a dancer, instructor, and passionate advocate for...